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A mandatory sign is a traffic sign that tells drivers what they must do. Instead of prohibiting actions, these signs impose obligations such as following a specific direction, using a particular lane, or keeping a minimum speed. Their purpose is to guide traffic safely and efficiently by ensuring that all road users follow the same required behaviour in places where it is necessary for order and safety.
How are compulsory instructions shown in Uruguay?
Regulatory signs also prescribe obligations. A compulsory direction is different from destination guidance.
What does a mandatory-direction sign require in Uruguay?
Where a compulsory-direction sign is installed in Uruguay, follow only the arrow direction or permitted combination of directions. The restriction applies at the location or movement it regulates; it is not an instruction to ignore other traffic controls.
Does a mandatory-direction sign give me priority over pedestrians in Uruguay?
No. It tells you which way to move, not who goes first. Check traffic lights, other priority signs, pedestrians and cyclists, and give way when required before completing the manoeuvre.
1. Mandatory roundabout direction
This traffic sign indicates the mandatory direction around a roundabout. Traffic must circulate in the direction shown by the arrows. The sign does not itself determine priority; follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local rules.
2. Turning right mandatory
This traffic sign indicates that turning right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn right and may not continue straight ahead or turn left.
English • Traffic sign R-25b • Right turn only. Turn right as shown by the arrow.
Español • R-25b • Giro a la derecha solamente. Obliga a efectuar el giro a la derecha indicado por la flecha.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 89
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 30
Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Gobierno de la República Argentina • Public domain • Original revision 2014-01-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.
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3. Pass obstacle on the right
This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.
English • Traffic sign R-24b • Pass on the right. Pass to the right of the indicated obstacle or refuge.
Español • R-24b • Paso obligatorio por la derecha. Obliga a pasar por el lado derecho del obstáculo o refugio señalado.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 89
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 29
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Amateria1121 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2025-07-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-24b, PDF page 89. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
4. Mandatory right
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the right. Traffic must proceed to the right at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the left.
English • Traffic sign R-24a • Compulsory direction to the right. Follow the rightward arrow.
Español • R-24a • Sentido obligatorio a la derecha. Indica que la circulación debe seguir el sentido hacia la derecha señalado por la flecha.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 89
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 29
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2025-07-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-24a, PDF page 89. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
5. Driving straight ahead mandatory
This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.
English • Traffic sign R-26 • Straight ahead. Continue straight ahead at the indicated location.
Español • R-26 • Siga de frente. Obliga a continuar de frente en el lugar señalado.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 89
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 30
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2025-07-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-26, PDF page 89. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
6. Road with two-way traffic
This traffic sign indicates the start of two-way traffic. From this point, traffic may travel in both directions on the road. Be prepared for oncoming vehicles.
English • Traffic sign R-28 • Two-way road ahead. A two-way section begins. Stay on your side of the carriageway.
Español • R-28 • Doble vía próxima. Indica que comienza un tramo con circulación en ambos sentidos. Mantente en tu lado de la calzada.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 90
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 31
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2025-07-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-28, PDF page 90. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
7. Mandatory path for cyclists
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists. Cyclists must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
8. Parking permitted
This traffic sign indicates that parking is permitted. Vehicles may park in the area covered by the sign, subject to any conditions shown on supplementary signs or road markings.
English • Traffic sign R-6b • Regulated parking. Parking is permitted under the local conditions. Check supplementary hours and other information.
Español • R-6b • Estacionamiento reglamentado. Permite estacionar bajo las condiciones establecidas para ese lugar. Comprueba los horarios y otras indicaciones complementarias.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, PDF p. 86
🔗 Gub.uy • MTOP, significado, PDF p. 22
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Intendencia de Durazno • Public domain • Original revision 2025-07-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Uruguayan MTOP Norma Uruguaya de Señalización Vertical, currently published standard: Gub.uy • R-6b, PDF page 86. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.
